The sun may have returned last week, but there are still those occasional downpours that make me always have an umbrella ready. Nonetheless, the last few days have remained hot as ever in the car scene, largely with the launch of all-new models in the most important automotive segments in the country. Check out your top five stories from August 7 to 11, 2023, in this Sunday’s edition of the AutoFun Philippines Rearview Roundup. Honey, I shrunk the Corolla Cross It’s been pretty much everywhere i

If you’re in the market for a five-seat crossover, almost every brand has one on offer. But if your budget can only stretch to around ₱1.4 million, then you need to look at Chinese-made crossovers. Given that Chinese car brands aren’t the laughing stocks that they once were, there are two interesting choices in the market. One is the familiar Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, coming in at ₱1,250,000. Gone are the days of the QQ hatchback – this five-seater packs a turbocharged engine and is fully loaded with t

After teasing the next-generation 2023 Ford Territory, Ford Philippines has opened the order books for the SUV via its online reservation portal and it starts with a price of ₱1,335,000 for its entry-level variant. The reservation portal allows customers to explore options for their choice of color for the 2023 Ford Territory. It also lets interested buyers choose their mode of payment and desired Ford dealership to interact with to discuss the next steps in their buying journey, including docum

Ford Philippines recently celebrated its 25th anniversary this 2022, and it’s letting its customers share in the festivities. In a November 2022 press statement, the carmaker announced that it will raffle off 25 prizes to people who buy a brand-new Ford Everest, Ranger, Territory, or Mustang from November 17 to December 31, 2022. Ford Philippines said customers who buy a qualified Ford vehicle during the promo period will earn one raffle entry. This doesn’t include the Ranger Wildtrak 4x2 and 4x

It was like any other work day for 63-year-old Doreen Bacus on the morning of Sept. 24, 2022. As traffic thinned out on the corner of Elizalde Avenue and Aguirre Avenue in Barangay BF Homes in Paranaque City, the elderly street sweeper quickly headed into the street to broom up some clutter. Job done, she turns around to move to the next bit of trash on the street. A nearby CCTV camera sees what she can't: a white Mitsubishi Pajero barreling towards her. Without even braking or taking any avoidi

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines considers the Xpander’s birth a huge success after its rapid popularity in the Philippine automotive market, making it a best-selling MUV model since 2018. The Xpander is available in four variants priced from Php1.008 million up to Php1.138 million in the country. Because of its instant popularity, Xpander became more in demand for car reviews and test driving. The 2022 version has received numerous nods for its updated exterior appearance and better performance th